RIP Gianluca Vialli

[Crouchinho]

Loved watching him and the white feather in Serie A. It was jaw dropping the likes of them coming to England, now it seems the norm to sign superstars. Even though he played for the wankers in blue he was a top player and very likeable chap.

 

[jimharri]

Once went to Oliena the town that Zola grew up in and you could see how it would be a place where you would grow up grounded and no nonsense. People were friendly but direct and there were a disconcerting number of shotgun holes around the place!

Sounds like Hulme/Longsight/Moss Side (my old stomping grounds)!

 

[threespires]

Sounds like Hulme/Longsight/Moss Side (my old stomping grounds)!

Not wishing to denigrate any of the above but the local wines are definitely better in Oliena.

 

[DTKOAG]

Gianluca Vialli: Roberto Mancini tribute to friend and former team-mate

Italy head coach Roberto Mancini says "little brother" Gianluca Vialli was "a perfect and courageous man" following his death at the age of 58.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[bluethrunthru]

Quite the day for Watford - today is Graham Taylor day where they dedicate the match to his memory and of course they also said a poignant goodbye to Luca who also managed them - glad they won and t6he fact they beat the rag Appleton's team is good too.